Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.6 mi
68 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, TN
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Greenfield, TN
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Jackson, TN to Greenfield, TN is 42.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via US 45E, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and within the state of Tennessee. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on main highways, making it an easy choice for a quick journey. Given the short duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss transit between these two Tennessee towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45E | 31 mi | 42m |
| US 45 Bypass | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Airways Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, TN and Greenfield, TN.
Start on East Main Street
Continue on Airways Boulevard
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass
Take the exit onto US 45E
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45E
Turn right onto SR 124
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Jackson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
4 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 45 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 45E
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto SR 124 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Greenfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
79°F
Medina, TN
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 45E and its bypass, experiencing the efficiency of these main arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 31 miles along US 45E, offering a consistent pace. Airways Boulevard also plays a role in navigating the approach to your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over winding backroads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45E and US 45 Bypass. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 45 Bypass.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, TN to Greenfield, TN is easy. At 59m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 45 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 45E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.8 miles (US 45E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Jackson is a city in Western Tennessee that grew as a crossroads between various railroads in the four cardinal directions. It was the major commerce center of western Tennessee around the time of its founding in 1821 because Memphis had yet to emerge as a dominant community. Jackson hasn't been without its fair share of trials and travails as it knew the systemic ordeals of slavery for cotton production and lynchings and disenfranchisement as well as other places did in the South, plus high crime and tornadoes.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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